The future of the global automotive seat market looks promising with
opportunities in the mid-size and large car segment. The global
automotive seat market is expected to reach an estimated $78.7 billion
by 2022 and it is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2017 to 2022.
The major drivers of growth for this market are increasing vehicle
production, the rising trend of high value seat with integrated smart
technology for advanced vehicle comfort and safety.

Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the
automotive seat industry, include the introduction of TDI Low-VOC foam
in vehicle seats and the development of light weight seats.

On the basis of this comprehensive research, the report forecasts that
the powered seat and heated seat segments are expected to show above
average growth during the forecast period.

Within the global automotive seat market, the heated seat segment is
expected to remain the fastest growing market, as it provides thermal
comfort for the user and it enhances the vehicle's heating system. The
powered seat can be lowered or raised and titled according to the needs
of the driver and passengers. Growing sales of luxury vehicles and the
increasing adoption of powered seats in the mid-segment cars are
expected to spur growth for this segment over the forecast period.